MIT Professional Education

Advanced Study Program

The Advanced Study Program provides professionals in industry and government the opportunity to enroll in MIT credit courses to further their knowledge for their organization and to advance their own careers. If you are interested in taking ChemE related courses for one or more semesters, on a full or part-time basis, while still working and contributing to your company, the Advanced Study Program provides you the vehicle to do just that! Follow the Course Listing link to see a list of all of the courses available. Earn grades, MIT credit, and a certificate of completion.

For more information about the MIT Professional Education Advanced Study Program, please visit http://web.mit.edu/professional/advanced-study/index.html

Short Programs

This summer MIT Professional Education – Short Programs is offering a number of 2-5 day short courses taught by MIT faculty and experts, including several by members of the Chemical Engineering Department. These courses provide an opportunity to learn crucial knowledge and skills from some of the top experts in their respective fields, in areas of MIT expertise.

For complete details on all of the available courses, visit the Short Programs website.


List of courses to be taught by faculty members of the MIT Chemical Engineering Department in 2024.


Professional Certificate Program in Biotechnology & Life Sciences
June 1 – July 31, 2024
C. Cooney
C. Love
K. Prather
B. Trout


Bioprocess Data Analytics and Machine Learning
June 3 – June 5, 2024
R. Braatz


Formulation and Stabilization of Biotherapeutics
June 3 – June 6, 2024
B. Trout


Downstream Processing
July 22 – July 26, 2024
C. Cooney
C. Love


Fermentation Technology
July 29 – August 2, 2024
K. Prather